Edifier ES20 review: a palm-sized masterclass in Bluetooth speakers By Harry Padoan published 1 October 25 I reviewed a retro-style small Bluetooth speaker that blew my expectations out of the water – here’s what makes it so special.
Marshall Kilburn III review: an exceptional Bluetooth speaker that’s considerably pricier than its predecessor, but worth every penny By Harry Padoan published 17 July 25 I tested the Marshall Kilburn III and it's a monumental upgrade over its predecessor, and a brilliant Bluetooth speaker in its own right.
Ultimate Ears Everboom review: a very capable, jack of all trades Bluetooth speaker By Hamish Hector published 14 July 24 The Ultimate Ears Everboom is a solid Bluetooth speaker that's loud, very capable sonically, and surprisingly portable.
Tribit StormBox 2 review: a bargain Bluetooth speaker with big sound and decent battery life By Josh Russell published 23 October 24 It’s no five-star performer – but no other speaker available for this price sounds anywhere near this good.
Sony Bravia Projector 7 review: a brighter and better entry-level Sony 4K projector By Mark Knapp published 13 September 25 The Bravia Projector 7 is a high-end home theater projector with an astounding picture. The price is high, but it fares well against the competition.
Groov-e Boston review: an affordable and to-the-point DAB radio, if not the most sonically gifted listen By Jennifer Allen published 13 March 25 It isn’t the most interesting of DAB radios but the Groov-e Boston's ease of use, plenty of presets and excellent value for money ensure it does the job
Gadhouse Duke & Roy review: a turntable and powered speakers combo that sounds like warm milk... and not in a good way By Simon Lucas published 29 January 25 The Gadhouse Duke & Roy turntable and powered speakers sound system struggles sonically, to the extent that all the kit still isn't really worth the affordable price.
This Bluetooth speaker’s battery life impressed me in testing, but it’s irredeemably bad in one vital respect By Andy Murray published 10 November 25 The AO mini portable wireless speaker offers relentless battery life but its tinny sound lacks bass and oomph
Cambridge Audio Evo One review: an exceedingly talented wireless speaker that sounds exquisite By Josh Russell published 19 February 25 Glorious Hi-Res sound, astounding features and modern design make this wireless speaker really shine.
Kanto Ren review: a powered speaker system that’s as smart-looking as it is smart-sounding By James Grimshaw published 17 December 24 Kanto’s new connects-to-everything stereo speaker system is a user- and ear-friendly triumph, bringing quality sound and AV functionality to a novel form.
JBL Bar 1000MK2 review: Big, bold sound in a supremely versatile package By Simon Cohen published 25 October 25 The Bar 1000MK2 perfectly adapts to any TV room with powerful, immersive sound. It’s not for everyone, but if you appreciate its strengths, there’s no other soundbar like it.
PlayStation Pulse Elite review: excellence in PS5 audio, powered by planar drivers By Rob Dwiar published 7 September 24 The next evolution of official PS5 headsets
KEF LSX II LT review: the best small hi-res wireless stereo speakers you can buy for the price By Simon Lucas published 27 January 25 KEF's mastery of the ‘all in two’ speaker system comes down to its keenest price so far.
Sony A80L review: a fantastic mid-range OLED TV for movie lovers By John Archer last updated 15 March 24 Can the mid-range Sony A80L OLED TV without brightness-boosting bells and whistles still compete with the latest OLED superstars? Yes, if you appreciate the finer things.
Sony WF-C710N review: the best earbuds for noise cancellation you can get for the price By Becky Scarrott published 19 April 25 Sony's newest budget noise-cancelling earbuds sound good and come with perks – and that's before we get to the excellent bubble-of-silence ANC.
Bang & Olufsen Beosound A1 3rd Generation review: three is truly the magic number for this excellent portable speaker By Simon Lucas published 7 May 25 If three really is a magic number, the Beosound A1 3rd Gen is going to be quite a speaker – given how good the first two were…
Bose SoundLink Flex Gen 2 review: a beautiful pint-sized party speaker with awesome audio By Harry Padoan published 7 December 24 Strong sound quality, a durable exterior and an attractive design make the Bose SoundLink Flex Gen 2 a great portable option.
I spent two weeks testing the JBL Grip, and it's the ideal shower-friendly audio companion – but it won't be replacing my Flip 7 By Harry Padoan published 17 October 25 The JBL Grip is a fun entry into the audio giant’s Bluetooth speaker portfolio, and largely impresses with a top-tier design, attractive lighting, and good overall sound.
Bose SoundLink Plus review: a difficult middle child in Bose's Bluetooth speaker lineup? Not. At. All. By Simon Lucas published 26 June 25 As Bose fills the gaps in its SoundLink range, is the Plus just a difficult middle child?
I tested Edifier's great-value new desktop monitor speakers and they exceeded all of my expectations By James Grimshaw published 27 October 25 The Edifier MR5 nearfield monitors are multifaceted boxes of joy, although they're a little too busy for their own good.
I’ve been using the Sony Inzone M9 II for months, and it’s perfect if you play on PS5 and PC By Dashiell Wood published 7 May 25 The Sony Inzone M9 II is a superb monitor that delivers excellent performance on both PC and PS5.
Sonus Faber Concertino G4 review: the bookshelf-speaker dragon I’ll be chasing for decades to come By James Grimshaw published 19 July 25 The Sonus Faber Concertino G4 may be pricy, but their look and sound make the cost worth it – they're the bookshelf speaker dragon you'll be chasing for decades.
This superb turntable is so poised and revealing, but its hefty price and lack of a basic ingredient won't please everyone By Simon Lucas published 12 November 25 The Technics SL-1300G turntable is the latest example of the premium brand delivering a premium product a decade into its second coming...
Happy Plugs Joy Speaker review: a small Bluetooth speaker from Sweden that tries to break the mould, but ultimately falls short By Harry Padoan published 1 March 25 The Happy Plugs Joy Speaker may look sleek, but its thin feature-set really lets it down.
Sony Bravia 8 II review: a better, brighter Sony OLED TV that sounds as good as it looks By Al Griffin published 28 June 25 Sony’s new flagship OLED has a significantly brighter picture than its Bravia 8 predecessor, and its built-in sound puts most other TVs to shame.
House of Marley Roots Solar review: an eco speaker built for beach parties By Chris Rowlands published 3 May 25 The House of Marley Roots Solar is a portable speaker that’s built for beach parties. Its features sound neat, but solar-charging is ineffective and audio quality isn’t the best.
The KEF XIO is pricey but worth it if you want a Dolby Atmos soundbar that’s equally skilled at movies and music By Simon Cohen published 30 December 25 KEF’s first Dolby Atmos soundbar impresses
Majority Naga 60 Review: a solid soundbar for a ridiculously cheap price By James Holland published 23 November 24 Good sound and 3D audio processing make the super-cheap Majority Naga 60 a pleasant surprise.
I tested Sony’s longest telephoto zoom lens, and it’s a winner for wildlife photographers By Chris Rowlands published 6 March 25 The Sony FE 400-800mm F6.3-8 G OSS is a big but manageable telephoto zoom for wildlife photography, although a slow maximum aperture limits its potential for sports.
I spent weeks testing the LG S95AR soundbar, and it's a full Dolby Atmos home theater experience By James Holland published 20 July 25 The LG S95AR is a pricey, but feature-filled soundbar that delivers impressively immersive sound.